Rita's Italian Ice

Rita's Italian Ice is a delightfully different treat experience, as emphasized by their slogan "Rita’s is a one-of-a-kind, delightfully different treat experience." The company, founded in 1984, is dedicated to delivering friendly service and providing guests with a unique treat experience. Operating in 31 states with over 500 units, Rita's is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation. Their offerings include Italian Ice made with real fruit, creamy Frozen Custard, and innovative treats like Gelati. Recognized for their success, Rita’s was named the Nation’s No. 1 Franchise Among Specialty Ices by Entrepreneur and one of the Top 25 Franchise High Performers by the Wall Street Journal’s ‘Startup Journal.' The company received a Private Equity Round investment from Argosy Private Equity on 01 December 2016, highlighting investor confidence in the brand's potential within the Consumer Goods and Food and Beverage industries. Rita's individual shop ownership model, with a focus on serving local communities, adds to its appeal.